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Maintenance department engineer

Fort William
Engineer
£40,000 - £55,000 a year
Posted: 16 August
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We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical experience to join our team at our Fort William facility. This role is vital in ensuring the reliability and performance of critical equipment and supporting the development of a proactive, reliability-centred maintenance culture in collaboration with operations. A generous relocation package and starting bonus are available for the right candidate, along with access to one of Scotland’s most beautiful locations to live and work. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who thrives in a heavy engineering or process plant environment, with excellent technical, leadership, and safety awareness. * £8,000 relocation package 3 months paid rent starting bonus Key Responsibilities * Deliver planned and reactive maintenance in line with HSEQ and engineering standards * Ensure all isolation procedures are followed to manage hazardous energy * Lead and manage a team of tradespeople and apprentices within your area * Develop and implement the weekly maintenance schedule using CMMS systems * Promote a safety-first culture across maintenance activities * Provide hands-on support, fault finding and coaching to maintenance teams * Act as a key liaison for engineering contractors, ensuring safe and compliant delivery * Support equipment upgrades and the installation of new plant machinery * Drive reliability improvement initiatives using lean engineering principles * Assist in training and mentoring apprentices to develop time-served capabilities * Work towards appointment as Isolation Officer and Senior Authorised Person Requirements and Experience HNC or above in a relevant engineering discipline (electrical preferred) Extensive maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or COMAH regulated environment Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance Familiarity with industrial-scale process plants and technical documentation Demonstrated ability to coach and manage engineering staff Clear communication skills – both written and verbal Strong planning, coordination, and fault-diagnosis capabilities Benefits Package Competitive salary: Bonus Scheme: 10% of base salary, up to 2x target 24-hour responsibility payment 25 days annual leave 8 public holidays Pension contribution: 4% (rising to 9%) Life Assurance: 6x salary via AVIVA Medical Benefits: Choice of BHSF Cash Plan or AVIVA Private Medical Dental Relocation Package: May be considered for the right candidate Onsite Gym & Wellness Programmes Education Support Grant: £1,000/year per child in university Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Discount Schemes: Local & National (Highland Highlife, Argos, Currys, M&S, etc.) Hours: * Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm * Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm

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